Technical Support Engineer

AVEVA Denmark; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex work hours

PTO and volunteering days

Parental leave

401K

Job summary

AVEVA is seeking a Tech Support Engineer II in Houston/Scottsdale to resolve complex issues, onboard customers, and mentor peers. The role blends remote and on-site work, with a minimum of three days in the office and a 50-mile commuting radius.

You will engage with Sales, Product, and Services to ensure top-notch customer outcomes. Candidates should have 1–3 years in technical support or customer-facing roles, a relevant degree, and familiarity with SQL, APIs, and scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, or a related field.
• 1–3 years in a technical support or customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive resolution of complex technical issues for customers remotely and on-site as needed.
• Onboard and ramp up through training to build familiarity with software portfolios and environments.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Teach customers how to maximize value by delivering training classes.
• Analyze support data and trends, communicating insights to teams and customers.
• Join cross-functional meetings to provide technical advice and escalation leadership.

Skills

Software troubleshooting

Project ownership

Analytical skills

Customer-facing excellence

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Math, CS, or related field

Tools

SQL

APIs

Web services

Scripting languages

Job description

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. Salary Range: $56,600.00 - $115,000.00 This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training.

Job Title: Tech Support Engineer

Location: Houston, TX and Scottsdale, AZ Employment Type: Full-Time Work Type: Hybrid* (minimum of 3 days a week in office) *Due to hybrid requirements, only candidates within a commutable distance (50-mile radius of the posted location) will be considered. Relocation is not provided. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Overview

If you are looking to elevate your career at the intersection of industry, technology, and client-facing excellence, the Technical Support Engineer II role at AVEVA offers a compelling opportunity to make a meaningful impact. As a member of the Technical Support Team, our mission is to serve our customers with best-in-class quality and speed to achieve their business outcomes while developing internal talent for the future of AVEVA. In this role, you will leverage your experience to drive resolution of complex technical challenges for our broad customer base— including Fortune 100 companies— while mentoring peers and contributing to continuous improvement of our support operations.

• Complete a structured onboarding and product ramp-up program to build deep familiarity with our software portfolio, customer environments, and company culture through classroom training, customer interactions, facility visits, and hands-on experience.
• Own and drive resolution of complex technical issues for customers remotely (phone, email, web) and on-site as needed, serving as a trusted technical advisor for their environments.
• Mentor and develop junior team members through knowledge sharing, case collaboration, and serving as an internal instructor or job trainer.
• Teach customers how to maximize the value of our software as an instructor for public training classes.
• Analyze customer support data and trends, communicating insights effectively to account teams and customers to drive proactive solutions.
• Join customer meetings alongside other functions (Sales, Product, Services) to provide technical advice, guidance, and escalation leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, R&D, and Services teams to deliver and continuously improve the customer experience.
• Take ownership of projects or processes within the support organization, identifying and implementing improvements that enhance team performance and customer outcomes.
• Continuously deepen your technical expertise across the AVEVA software portfolio and related industry technologies.

What We're Looking For

• Proven ability to apply software troubleshooting theories, principles, and methodologies to complex issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Experience owning entire projects or processes, including driving improvements to systems, tools, or workflows that positively affect team performance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret support data and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated track record of customer-facing excellence, with a service mindset and genuine desire to help people succeed.
• Enthusiasm for technical problem-solving with attention to detail and the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Natural Sciences, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a technical support, customer-facing technical, or related role.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with industrial software, SCADA, data historians, or operational technology (OT) environments.
• Familiarity with SQL, scripting languages, or developer technologies (APIs, web services).
• Additional language skills, specifically Spanish, Portuguese, or French.
• Experience mentoring or training others in a technical environment.

About AVEVA

AVEVA's comprehensive portfolio enables more than 20,000 industrial enterprises to engineer smarter, operate better, and drive sustainable efficiency. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with over 6,500 employees and 90 offices in over 40 countries. AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability. By connecting the power of information and artificial intelligence with human insight, AVEVA enables teams to use their data to unlock new value. We call this Performance Intelligence (PI). The AVEVA PI Data Infrastructure is the leading operations data management platform in essential sectors, such as power generation and utilities, water, oil and gas, mining, metals, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, facilities, transportation, food and beverage, and more. Every day, industrial professionals in 146 countries rely on the AVEVA PI Data Infrastructure to improve operational performance, protect health and safety, keep the lights on, and make the world run more smoothly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AVEVA is an equal opportunity employer and is an affirmative action employer. Adhering to our tenets, we are pathfinders, we are honest, and we respect people: our customers, partners, and especially our employees. We are committed to an inclusive workplace and accept applications without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristic, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

USA Benefits include:

• Flex work hours, 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service, three paid volunteering days, primary and secondary parental leave, well‑being support, medical, dental, vision, and 401K.
• It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location.
• Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/benefits/

Hybrid working

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria. AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑based basis.

Empowering you with pioneering tech AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting‑edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably. We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies. If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers. For more information about our privacy policy and how to manage cookies, visit our Privacy Policy.